Journal of Public Policy in Africa: Managing Editor

The two organisations are in the process of developing a uniquely African Journal on Public Policy to be known as the Journal of Public Policy in Africa (JoPPA).

The Journal will play a catalyst role on the continent in the generation and dissemination of new ideas in developing public policy for democratic development.

The Managing Editor will report to the Editor-in-Chief, who in turn reports to an Advisory Board made up of a panel of eminent African scholars and academics.

This position is offered on a two-year (renewable) contract basis, and will be based in Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all phases of the production process ensuring production and distribution of the JoPPA in a timely manner, coordinating efforts with other editors and with authors
• Developing and/or implementing and maintaining sound business procedures consistent with prevailing Africa University policies pertaining to overseeing and coordinating the production and publication of the Journal
• Procedures for efficiently coordinating all logistics pertaining to publication of journal articles
• Procedures for efficiently coordinating all logistics pertaining to book reviews for eventual publication in the Journal
• Procedures for maintaining accurate, auditable records for interactions with contributors, copy editor(s), and subscribers to the Journal
• Administration of all contracted relations with publishers, printers, subscription management services, and other vendors/service providers;
  Coordination of the compilation and preparation of accepted materials for copy editing
• Proofreading of copyedited materials as required at various stages of the publication process
• Supervision of such part-time student personnel as may be hired by the Journal for specific purposes and of such IPLG clerical staff as may be temporarily assigned

Requirements:

• Master’s degree and five years relevant publishing experience in proofreading academic prose and in-house production editing
• Proficient in APA style documentation
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Acrobat
• Excellent communication skills, including scholarly vocabulary, knowledge of academic footnoting and bibliography form
• Ability to enter corrections in foreign languages (French and Portuguese) with correct accents and presentation of translated material
• Previous experience in marketing and subscription management will be beneficial
• Salary: An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience applies.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and a detailed CV to the Assistant Registrar: Personnel and Administration, Africa University, P O Box 1320, Mutare, Zimbabwe, c/o Mrs Susan Musiyiwa, Secretary to the Director, Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance, Africa University or iplgsec [at] africau [dot] ac [dot] zw.

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